Team Lead (Steelwork)

Team Lead (Steelwork)

Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure projects that will shape the UK's future.

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking to take ownership of complex design and replication programmes? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist steelwork team on a major energy project, combining strategic leadership, technical expertise and operational delivery. You'll work at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, influencing key decisions, driving team performance and contributing to projects of national importance.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of steelwork replication activities across designated nuclear infrastructure buildings.
• Develop and implement the operational and strategic vision for successful project execution.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of Design Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Drive programme delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Identify opportunities, risks and gaps within replication and design change processes.
• Provide technical and operational leadership across complex engineering activities.
• Build and manage effective relationships with stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Present complex technical and strategic topics to senior project stakeholders.
• Act as the primary interface between project leadership and the operational delivery team.
• Conduct competency assessments and support the ongoing development of team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or hold a recognised Project Management qualification.
• Proven experience leading engineering or project delivery teams within complex environments.
• Strong operational planning and programme management experience.
• Ability to make informed, independent decisions based on sound analysis.
• Understanding of large-scale infrastructure or major project delivery.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements and operational risk management.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with design change and replication processes.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving successful project outcomes.

What's in it for you?The energy industry offers exceptional long-term career opportunities, fuelled by investment in energy security, clean energy and critical infrastructure. This role provides the chance to lead strategically important projects while developing leadership expertise within one of the UK's fastest-growing and most resilient sectors.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to major UK energy and infrastructure programmes.
• Leadership role with significant responsibility and influence.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• High-profile and technically challenging projects.
• Strong job security within a growing market.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the UK's energy future.

Company OverviewOur Client is a globally recognised engineering and technical services organisation delivering complex projects across the energy, environmental, nuclear and infrastructure sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they support critical programmes that improve safety, sustainability and operational performance. Their collaborative culture encourages professional growth, offering employees the opportunity to work on major projects, develop specialist expertise and build rewarding long-term careers within a forward-thinking organisation.

If you're ready to lead complex engineering programmes and make a real impact on the future of UK energy infrastructure, apply today.